Henry Charles Carey books in order
American economist and publisher
- Lived
- 1793–1879
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Henry Charles Carey published 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Essay on the Rate of Wages (1835). The best-known is Manual of Social Science (1864).
Updated September 2026
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Manual of Social Science
Henry Charles Carey's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Principles of Political Economy (1837)
Letters to the President on the Foreign and Domestic Policy of the Union (1858)
Principles of Social Science (1858)
Manual of Social Science (1864)
The Unity of Law (1872)
Other books in order
Essay on the Rate of Wages (1835)
The Credit System in France, Great Britain, and the United States (1838)
The Harmony of Interests, Agricultural, Manufacturing and Commercial (1849)
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About Henry Charles Carey
Henry Charles Carey was an American publisher, political economist, and politician from Pennsylvania. He was the leading 19th-century economist of the American School and a chief economic adviser to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase during the American Civil War.
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Henry Charles Carey FAQ
- How many books has Henry Charles Carey written?
- Henry Charles Carey published 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Charles Carey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Manual of Social Science.
- What is Henry Charles Carey's last book?
- The Unity of Law (1872).
- What is Henry Charles Carey's most famous book?
- Manual of Social Science (1864) is Henry Charles Carey's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Charles Carey's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Henry Charles Carey are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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